C'était mieux demain, the new film from Vinciane Millereau, reunites Elsa Zylberstein(Simone - Le voyage du siècle) and Didier Bourdon (Les Trois Frères) in a bittersweet comedy about the social and technological upheavals between the 1950s and the present day. Millereau, already renowned for her talents as a screenwriter and director, helms this production, which blends nostalgia with satire of the modern world. Shooting from September 23 to November 8, 2024, the film offers a clash of past and present, for a result that promises to be both moving and comic. The film promises to capture the essence of a bygone era, while taking a critical look at our contemporary society.
In a small town in the French countryside, Hélène and Michel, a model couple from the 1950s, live peacefully with their two children. Their daily life, marked by serenity and the rigidity of traditional roles, is shattered when the whole family is mysteriously thrown into the year 2024. While Hélène discovers the emancipation of women and the new opportunities of the modern world, Michel struggles to adapt to the loss of his male privileges. This clash of eras exposes the tensions between yesterday's values and today's realities, confronting the protagonists with a profound questioning of their beliefs. Between humor and drama, C'était mieux demain plunges its characters into an initiatory journey where modernity is both a challenge and a revelation.
This time-based comedy will appeal to a wide audience, from fans of nostalgic tales to those sensitive to societal issues. Fans of films such as Le Visiteur du futur and Minuit à Paris should find much to like in this film, which combines humor and reflection. C'était mieux demain should stand out for the way it tackles, through the prism of a family, the evolution of mentalities on gender equality, social roles and technological transformations. The contrast between Michel 's conservative vision and Hélène 's new-found freedom promises both funny and poignant moments. What's more, the performances ofElsa Zylberstein and Didier Bourdon, key figures in French cinema, should bring a unique depth to these characters confronted with temporal uprooting.
With C'était mieux demain, Vinciane Millereau offers an amusing and incisive reflection on the gap between past and present. Boosted by a talented duo of actors, Elsa Zylberstein and Didier Bourdon, the film promises an entertaining immersion in a journey through time where every generation will find food for laughter and food for thought. By exploring the evolution of social norms through the eyes of characters rooted in the 1950s, this bittersweet comedy invites us to revisit our times with fresh eyes.
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